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Cheap Tickets to Panama City

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Panama City (PTY)

From AU$861 - AU$1,170 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Panama City's airport?
Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) is the most frequently used airport in Panama City.
How far is Panama Airport from central Panama City?
If you plan on staying in central Panama City, it's wise to work out how you'll get into the city before you touchdown. The downtown area is about 18 kilometres from Panama Airport.
What airport is best to fly into Panama City?
Panama City is a traveller favourite, and it has the airports to prove it. If you're heading off on a trip to this busy city, you'll most likely be touching down at PTY (18 kilometres from downtown). If not, it'll probably be Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (3 kilometres from downtown) or Panama Pacifico Intl. Airport (BLB) (10 kilometres from downtown).
How many airlines fly to Panama City?
There are 16 airlines that fly into Panama City from 85 airports around the world.
Which airlines fly to Panama City?
Panama City receives the majority of its flights from Copa Airlines, Avianca and Turkish Airlines with Copa Airlines being the favourite choice of airline. Bogotá is the most popular city for passengers to set off from.
How many nonstop flights are there to Panama City?
Organising an awesome Panama City escape is a piece of cake when there are 1,418 nonstop flights each week to select from.
Where are the most popular flights to Panama City departing from?
Travellers frequently jet off from Bogotá, Medellin and San José airports when heading to Panama City.
How long is the flight to Panama City Airport?
If you're heading to Panama City from Bogotá, you're looking at a flight duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes. Those taking off from Medellin can expect to be travelling for 1 hour and 23 minutes. From San José it's roughly 1 hour and 23 minutes away.
How to book the cheapest flight to Panama City?
We all know those travellers who somehow nab impossibly cheap fares whenever they fly. Eager to know how to do it for your Panama City holiday? Don't leave it until the last possible moment to lock in your flight. Don't stop there, though. Do some research and see if there are multiple airports at your destination. Fares often differ depending on the airport you use. Make sure you compare fares across airlines as well. Last of all, be prepared to lock in your seat quickly if you stumble on a real bargain. It might not be available for long! With a bit of know-how and a little luck, the ideal fare will be yours.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Panama City?
Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you're well prepared. We've put together a list of handy travel tips that will get your Panama City escape started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:
  • The trick to having a stress-free travel experience is to be prepared. So, let's start with the basics: passport, travel documents, bank cards and any vital medications. Next, take on board items that'll help pass the time, like your laptop or a magazine. It's also wise to bring your chargers, a quality neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Finally, be sure to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, deodorant and a spare change of clothes.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
  • Put all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hair gel in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) won't be allowed on. Pointed or sharp objects, like your beloved Swiss Army knife, and dangerous products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosol cans, spray paint and gasoline, are also not allowed.
What to wear on a flight:
  • Your aim is to be as comfortable as you can. Opt for flat, closed-toe shoes, dress in loose, natural-fibre clothing and remember to take a pullover in case it gets chilly in the cabin.
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a risk on long-distance flights. It's the result of blood clotting due to inactivity and poor circulation, so do some gentle leg and foot exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression tights or socks.
How to get through airport security fast when flying to Panama City?
As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be prepared before you reach security. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Panama City before you know it. Follow these tips and get your holiday off to a flying start:
  • Your travel documents and ID will need to be shown to airport security. Keep them at hand so you don't hold up the queue.
  • Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your jacket, belt, keys and other small items, like your earphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn arrives.
  • All your electronic gadgets, including your tablet and phone, must also be separately scanned.
  • Travelling with your favourite hand cream? Not a problem. As long as the volume is no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a zip-lock bag, you can keep it with you in your carry-on.
  • Choosing your footwear wisely can save you valuable minutes. Boots and bulky shoes are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on sneakers are usually not.
  • Sharp or pointed items are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be seized at security, so pack them safely away in your checked baggage.

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Travel information

Destination airport
Tocumen Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
PTY
Destination city name
Panama City
Roundtrip price
AU$971

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